Pronunciation: /flɔːrd/
verb to cover a floor with material such as wood or tile
A1 The loud noise from the construction work floored the baby.
A2 She was floored by the news of her promotion at work.
B1 The team was floored by their unexpected victory in the championship game.
B2 The audience was floored by the incredible performance of the ballet dancers.
C1 The complexity of the mathematical problem floored even the most experienced mathematicians.
C2 The depth of emotion in the actor's performance floored the audience, leaving them speechless.
adjective surprised or shocked to the point of being unable to speak or react
A1 The toddler was floored by the sight of the colorful balloons.
A2 She was floored by the news that she had won the lottery.
B1 The team was floored by the unexpected victory against the champions.
B2 I was floored by the generosity of my colleagues when they organized a surprise party for me.
C1 The intricate details of the painting floored even the most seasoned art critics.
C2 The complexity of the scientific research findings floored the entire academic community.
formal The intricate design of the handcrafted rug floored me with its beauty.
informal I was absolutely floored by the surprise party they threw for me.
slang When I saw the final score, I was totally floored.
figurative Her stunning performance in the play floored the audience with emotion.
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